Saturday 10-21-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Trends - Kansas at No. 4 Texas Christian

ATS Trends
Kansas

Jayhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Jayhawks are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 road games.
Jayhawks are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Jayhawks are 6-15 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Jayhawks are 10-26 ATS in their last 36 games in October.
Jayhawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Jayhawks are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Jayhawks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Jayhawks are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Jayhawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Jayhawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Jayhawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Jayhawks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.

Texas Christian

Horned Frogs are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
Horned Frogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Horned Frogs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Horned Frogs are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Horned Frogs are 0-11 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Horned Frogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Horned Frogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Kansas

Under is 6-0 in Jayhawks last 6 games on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Jayhawks last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Jayhawks last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Jayhawks last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Jayhawks last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 5-1 in Jayhawks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Jayhawks last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-2 in Jayhawks last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 18-7 in Jayhawks last 25 road games.
Under is 10-4 in Jayhawks last 14 games in October.
Over is 5-2 in Jayhawks last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Jayhawks last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Jayhawks last 7 conference games.

Texas Christian

Under is 5-0 in Horned Frogs last 5 games in October.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 10-4 in Horned Frogs last 14 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Horned Frogs last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Horned Frogs last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Wyoming at Boise State

When: 10:15 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Boise State Broncos are ranked 113 on offense, averaging 336.7 yards per game. The Broncos are averaging 136.0 yards rushing and 200.7 yards passing so far this season.
The Wyoming Cowboys are ranked 127 on offense, averaging 284.0 yards per game. The Cowboys are averaging 97.8 yards rushing and 186.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Boise State Broncos are 2-1 at home this season, 2-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Broncos are averaging 25.0 scoring, and holding teams to 23.0 points scored on defense.
The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-1 while on the road this season, 2-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Cowboys are averaging 15.5 scoring, and holding teams to 23.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Wyoming at Boise State

ATS Trends
Wyoming

Cowboys are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games in October.
Cowboys are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Cowboys are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Cowboys are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Boise State

Broncos are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Broncos are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.
Broncos are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Broncos are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games on fieldturf.
Broncos are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games.

OU Trends
Wyoming

Over is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games in October.
Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 games overall.
Over is 9-3 in Cowboys last 12 conference games.

Boise State

Under is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games in October.
Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games overall.
Under is 12-4 in Broncos last 16 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 7-3 in Broncos last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 16-7 in Broncos last 23 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Boise State.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Boise State.
Road team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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Preview: Fresno State at San Diego State

When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The San Diego State Aztecs are ranked 86 on offense, averaging 378.7 yards per game. The Aztecs are averaging 203.7 yards rushing and 175.0 yards passing so far this season.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are ranked 51 on offense, averaging 431.8 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 170.0 yards rushing and 261.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-1 at home this season, 2-1 against conference opponents and 4-0 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Aztecs are averaging 26.5 scoring, and holding teams to 23.2 points scored on defense.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are 1-2 while on the road this season, 3-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Bulldogs are averaging 17.7 scoring, and holding teams to 33.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Fresno State at San Diego State

ATS Trends
Fresno State

Bulldogs are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Bulldogs are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulldogs are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Bulldogs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Bulldogs are 18-41-1 ATS in their last 60 games on grass.
Bulldogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

San Diego State

Aztecs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Aztecs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Aztecs are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games in October.
Aztecs are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 conference games.
Aztecs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aztecs are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends
Fresno State

Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 conference games.
Over is 7-2 in Bulldogs last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 8-3 in Bulldogs last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 9-4-1 in Bulldogs last 14 games following a straight up win.

San Diego State

Over is 4-0 in Aztecs last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Aztecs last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Aztecs last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Aztecs last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 4-1 in Aztecs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Aztecs last 9 games overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Aztecs last 5 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Aztecs last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2-1 in Aztecs last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Aztecs last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 19-9-1 in Aztecs last 29 games on grass.
Under is 37-18 in Aztecs last 55 games in October.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Colorado at Washington State
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017

One week after California derailed its hopes of an undefeated season, No. 18 Washington State looks to bounce back Saturday against visiting Colorado. The Cougars committed seven turnovers and were held without a touchdown for the first time since 2012 in the loss to the Bears, who recorded nine sacks and rolled to a stunning 38-3 victory.

Senior quarterback Luke Falk threw five interceptions and fumbled once as Cal dominated the line of scrimmage and likely ended the Cougars’ chances of landing a spot in the College Football Playoff. “We didn’t play good in any aspect of the game,” Cougars coach Mike Leach told reporters. “Cal outcoached us and outplayed us at every position. Our guys sauntered around the field like weirdly we’d accomplished something, which obviously is false.” Falk figures to return to form against Colorado, which is allowing 35.5 points per game in Pac-12 play but snapped its three-game losing streak with last Saturday’s 36-33 victory over Oregon State. While the Buffaloes’ defense has struggled, running back Phillip Lindsay has carried 69 times for 466 yards and five touchdowns over the last two games and ranks second in the Pac-12 in rushing at 142 yards per contest.

TV: 10:45 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Washington State -10.5

ABOUT COLORADO (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12): Wide receiver Bryce Bobo turned in his best game of the season in the win over Oregon State, recording nine catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing a touchdown pass and catching a two-point conversion). Safety Evan Worthington had 12 tackles, one interception and two pass breakups against the Beavers, but the defense allowed 33 points and 569 yards to the worst offense in the conference. Colorado has two sacks in four Pac-12 games and will need dramatic improvement from its defensive line to help contain the Cougars’ Air Raid offense.

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (6-1, 3-1): Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s unit was a key factor in the Cougars’ 6-0 start, but injured linebackers Peyton Pelluer, Isaac Dotson and Nate DeRider were clearly missed in the loss to Cal. A trio of redshirt freshmen – Jahad Woods, Justus Rogers and Dillon Sherman – could see extensive playing time in their place again this week and will surely be focused on slowing down Lindsay and the Colorado running game. Hercules Mata’afa is tied for the Pac-12 lead with 6.5 sacks, while Falk is the NCAA’s active career leader in passing yards (13,179) and touchdowns (108).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Colorado leads the series 6-4 after posting a 38-24 win in Boulder last season.

2. Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez has thrown 95 straight passes without an interception.

3. Washington State is 10-2 at home since the start of the 2016 season, including 5-0 this season.

PREDICTION: Washington State 44, Colorado 24

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Trends - Colorado at No. 18 Washington State

ATS Trends
Colorado

Buffaloes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Buffaloes are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buffaloes are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Buffaloes are 18-38 ATS in their last 56 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Buffaloes are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Buffaloes are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Buffaloes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Washington State

Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Cougars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Cougars are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Cougars are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 conference games.
Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Cougars are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cougars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Buffaloes last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-1 in Buffaloes last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Buffaloes last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Buffaloes last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Buffaloes last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Buffaloes last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 13-5 in Buffaloes last 18 conference games.
Under is 5-2 in Buffaloes last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 12-5 in Buffaloes last 17 games overall.
Under is 7-3 in Buffaloes last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 19-9 in Buffaloes last 28 games on fieldturf.

Washington State

Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-0-1 in Cougars last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cougars last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cougars last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cougars last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cougars last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cougars last 5 conference games.
Under is 15-6-1 in Cougars last 22 home games.

Head to Head

Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

PHI	Edge in:	TOR
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
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Preview: 76ers at Raptors

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

The Toronto Raptors will try to maintain their recent dominance of the Philadelphia 76ers when the Atlantic Division foes meet Saturday night in Canada. The Raptors have won 15 of the last 16 meetings and nine in a row at home, and they enter this one on a good note after a cakewalk in their opener.

Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and 15 rebounds in Thursday's 117-100 win over Chicago as Toronto overcame a rocky season debut for All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, who finished with 11 points on 2-of-9 shooting. The 76ers faltered down the stretch in a 102-92 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday to fall to 0-2 on the young season. Big man Joel Embiid struggled to produce 11 points on 4-of-16 shooting - including 0-for-6 from 3-point range - and will sit this one out as the team continues to monitor his workload following multiple lower-body injuries in his brief NBA career. Rookie Ben Simmons has consecutive double-doubles to begin the season for Philadelphia but is 11-for-26 from the floor.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia, Sportsnet One (Toronto)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (0-2): Inconsistency was an issue for Philadelphia on Friday, with veteran starters Jerryd Bayless and JJ Redick combining to make 8-of-13 3-pointers with zero turnovers while most of the young stars struggled to keep up. Embiid, Simmons, top pick Markelle Fultz and reserve forward Dario Saric shot a collective 30.4 percent from the floor, missed all 10 of their 3-point attempts and turned the ball over 13 times. Big man Jahlil Okafor (illness) has yet to see any action this season but is expected to get some minutes Saturday night with Embiid sidelined.

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (1-0): While DeRozan struggled and star point guard Kyle Lowry (12 points) was not a major factor, Toronto rode its second unit to victory, particularly forward C.J. Miles (22 points) and guard Delon Wright (13). "It gives them a good identity with the second unit," coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "And that's what we want to do is develop those guys and make sure they establish that and maintain it." Miles has made 17-of-28 3-pointers over his last three games going back to preseason.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lowry averaged 22.7 points while making 14-of-24 3-pointers in three games against Philadelphia last season.

2. Simmons is averaging 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and five assists through his first two games.

3. Toronto averaged 119.3 points in its three wins against Philadelphia last season.

PREDICTION: Raptors 116, 76ers 106

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Trends - Philadelphia at Toronto

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

76ers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic. 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. 76ers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 0 days rest. 76ers are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 76ers are 23-10 ATS in their last 33 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a ATS loss. 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Toronto

Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 vs. NBA Atlantic. Raptors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Raptors are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 road games. Over is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 14-6 in 76ers last 20 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 7-3-1 in 76ers last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 14-6 in 76ers last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 9-4 in 76ers last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Over is 7-0 in Raptors last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 Saturday games. Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 9-2 in Raptors last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 6-2 in Raptors last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 9-4 in Raptors last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Toronto. 76ers are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

DET	Edge in:	NY
	Points Per Game
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	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
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Preview: Pistons at Knicks

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

Despite splitting their first two games of the season, the Detroit Pistons are showing some signs they might be poised to improve upon last year's 37-45 campaign. The Pistons continue a stretch of three games in four days Saturday when they visit Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks to wrap up a two-game road trip.

Detroit got its season started off on the right foot in its new downtown home - Little Caesars Arena - with a 102-90 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday, committing only eight turnovers while riding the hot shooting of Tobias Harris. The Pistons followed that effort by pushing Washington to the limit on the road, climbing all the way back from a 15-point deficit early in the fourth quarter before settling for a 115-111 loss to the Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis more than held his own against former teammate Carmelo Anthony with 31 points and 12 rebounds, but Enes Kanter (10) was the only other Knick who reached double figures in Thursday's 105-84 setback in Oklahoma City to the Thunder. New York battled Oklahoma City to a draw on the boards (41-41) but shot 36 percent from the field after a torrid first quarter and ended up committing 26 turnovers.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE PISTONS (1-1): Andre Drummond was well on his way to a double-double against Washington after entering the break with nine points and 10 rebounds, but he was unable to assist the Pistons during their late rally after he picked up three fouls over a 46-second span to disqualify himself late in the third quarter. While Drummond fell just short of reaching double figures, Detroit received at least 10 points from seven players, including a team-high 21 from Reggie Jackson and 20 from Avery Bradley. Henry Ellenson did not play Friday after scoring 13 points over 16 minutes in the opener, while first-round rook Luke Kennard tallied all 11 of his points in the second quarter after not playing Wednesday.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (0-1): Even though it was just one game, Porzingis appears to have embraced being the clear top option for New York, as his 25 field-goal attempts from the field were two more than his previous career high and 10 more than he averaged last season (14.9). “I feel good physically. I feel stronger. I feel more comfortable in the paint. I’ll try to stay aggressive and stay in the paint. That’s going to bring me easy points. I’ll try to do whatever I can offensively to help the team," Porzingis told reporters. First-round draft pick Frank Ntilikina, who missed both of his shots and was held scoreless over eight minutes in his NBA debut Thursday, is questionable for Saturday after spraining his left ankle in practice Friday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. After shooting 0-for-13 from the floor Wednesday, Pistons F Stanley Johnson sank all three of his field-goal attempts - including a 3-pointer - on Friday.

2. The Knicks' 26 turnovers in the opener matched their most in a game since Dec. 3, 2008.

3. Detroit G Langston Galloway, who scored 16 points off the bench in the opener, played the first two years of his career with New York from 2014-16.

PREDICTION: Pistons 107, Knicks 94

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Trends - Detroit at New York

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pistons are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Eastern Conference. Pistons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Pistons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pistons are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest. Pistons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pistons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.

New York

Knicks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 13-3 in Pistons last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 17-4-1 in Pistons last 22 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Pistons last 13 games following a straight up loss. Over is 3-1-1 in Pistons last 5 road games. Under is 9-3 in Pistons last 12 Saturday games. Under is 11-5-1 in Pistons last 17 overall. Under is 19-9 in Pistons last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

New York

Under is 5-0-1 in Knicks last 6 vs. NBA Central. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 14-3-1 in Knicks last 18 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 9-2-1 in Knicks last 12 overall. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 10-3 in Knicks last 13 home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Knicks last 5 Saturday games. Under is 6-2-1 in Knicks last 9 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 6-2-1 in Knicks last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4-2 in Knicks last 15 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Favorite is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Home team is 36-17 ATS in the last 53 meetings. Pistons are 8-18 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Pistons are 5-22 ATS in the last 27 meetings in New York.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Pacers at Heat

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

The Miami Heat are expected to be without center Hassan Whiteside, who led the league in rebounding last season, when they open a six-game homestand Saturday night against the revamped Indiana Pacers. Whiteside registered 26 points and 22 boards in the season-opening 116-109 loss at Orlando, but suffered a bruised left knee during a collision with Magic center Nikola Vucevic.

“He’s doing treatment and he’s feeling better,” said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, whose team was outrebounded against Orlando to lose a season opener for the first time in seven years. “We’ll just have to go from there.” The Heat will have to lean more on guard Goran Dragic, who posted 17 points and six assists in the opener, and get a big effort defensively against an Indiana team that scored 140 points in its season debut before struggling Friday. The Pacers are also expected to be without a key player as center Myles Turner missed Friday’s 114-96 home setback against Portland with a concussion and a sore neck after recording 21 points to go along with 14 boards in the season-opening win over Brooklyn. Indiana, which begins a three-game road trip, shot 44.9 percent from the field in the loss after draining 52 percent on Wednesday night.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Indiana, FSN Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE PACERS (1-1): Turner’s absence left a void inside, but 6-10 rookie T.J. Leaf came off the bench to pour in 17 points in 19 minutes after going scoreless in his career debut on 0-for-1 shooting. Victor Oladipo, acquired from Oklahoma City in the Paul George trade, also finished with 17 points on Friday but was held to 5-of-17 from the field while second-year pro Domantas Sabonis scored three following a 16-point effort against Brooklyn. Point guard Darren Collison, who was the other key pickup in the offseason, averaged 17.5 points and 7.5 assists in his first two games.

ABOUT THE HEAT (0-1): Newcomer Kelly Olynyk is likely to take Whiteside’s spot at center after the former Boston Celtic scored 10 points in his Miami debut and perhaps there will be a few more minutes for rookie big man Bam Adebayo up front. Dion Waiters scored 15 against Orlando on Wednesday despite reportedly being bothered by an ankle injury that kept him out of several games last season, but he is likely to be in the lineup against the Pacers. Former Duke standout Justise Winslow scored 10 points off the bench in the opener after missing all but 18 games last season due to injury.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pacers have drained just 13 of their 52 attempts from 3-point range in the first two contests.

2. Miami PF James Johnson had 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting and eight assists in 19 minutes off the bench Wednesday.

3. The Heat has won four of the last five meetings, but lost the last matchup at Indiana 102-98 last March.

PREDICTION: Pacers 110, Heat 98

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Trends - Indiana at Miami

ATS TRENDS

Indiana

Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pacers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pacers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home. Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 11-27-1 ATS in their last 39 games playing on 0 days rest.

Miami

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Heat are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Heat are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 vs. NBA Central. Heat are 29-12-1 ATS in their last 42 games overall. Heat are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Heat are 21-9-1 ATS in their last 31 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.

OU TRENDS

Indiana

Over is 9-0 in Pacers last 9 road games. Under is 7-1 in Pacers last 8 vs. NBA Southeast. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 Saturday games. Over is 14-6 in Pacers last 20 overall. Over is 11-5 in Pacers last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Heat last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 9-3 in Heat last 12 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 vs. NBA Central. Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 12-5 in Heat last 17 home games. Over is 9-4 in Heat last 13 Saturday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Miami. Home team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Favorite is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Pacers are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pacers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Miami.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Matchup Edge

ORL	Edge in:	CLE
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Preview: Magic at Cavaliers

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking to defeat the visiting Orlando Magic for the 18th consecutive time when the teams square off Saturday. Cleveland's streak is the longest current run of success in any NBA head-to-head series with Orlando's last victory over the Cavaliers occurring Nov. 23, 2012.

The Cavaliers have recorded consecutive solid victories to open the season and received 24 points and eight assists from forward LeBron James in Friday's impressive 116-97 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. "(We) have seven new guys and we're still working on our lineups and things of that nature," said James afterward, "so to come in on their home floor where they play pretty well, it's a big win for us." Orlando dropped a 126-121 decision to the host Brooklyn Nets on Friday as power forward Aaron Gordon missed the game with a sprained left ankle and point guard Elfrid Payton exited in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. Magic center Nikola Vucevic established career highs of 41 points and six 3-pointers while carrying the team against the Nets.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Orlando), FSN Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE MAGIC (1-1): Vucevic was an incredible 17-of-22 from the field against the Nets and is averaging 30 points and 12.5 rebounds through two games. "I can't imagine him having a better game than he did," Orlando coach Frank Vogel said afterward. "His shot making was ridiculous." Gordon has a chance at returning after a one-game absence but Payton might not be available and Vogel said the Magic would wait to see how he feels Saturday before determining his status.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (2-0): The Cleveland bench is filled with backcourt players and wings who are former NBA starters and Friday was 36-year-old Kyle Korver's turn to shine. Korver knocked down 5-of-6 3-point attempts while scoring 17 points and resembling the form that has seen him make 2,054 long-range shots in his 15-year career. Kevin Love's move to center has started well as he is averaging 16 points and 11.5 rebounds with back-to-back double-doubles but new point guard Derrick Rose injured an ankle Friday and will likely sit out versus the Magic.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Cavaliers won last season's three meetings by an average of 12.7 points.

2. Cleveland SG Dwyane Wade is averaging six points on 5-of-17 shooting in his first two games with the team.

3. Orlando PF Jonathan Isaac, the sixth overall pick of June's draft, started in place of Gordon and had nine points but corralled only one rebound in 23 minutes.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 123, Magic 103

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Trends - Orlando at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

Orlando

Magic are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Magic are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Cavaliers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Cavaliers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Cavaliers are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.

OU TRENDS

Orlando

Over is 8-1-1 in Magic last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 8-1 in Magic last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 7-1-1 in Magic last 9 overall. Over is 7-1-1 in Magic last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1-1 in Magic last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Magic last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games. Over is 5-1-1 in Magic last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1-1 in Magic last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-3 in Magic last 12 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-4 in Magic last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 13-6 in Magic last 19 vs. NBA Central.

Cleveland

Over is 8-0 in Cavaliers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 11-1 in Cavaliers last 12 Saturday games. Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 12-3-1 in Cavaliers last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 20-6 in Cavaliers last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 23-9 in Cavaliers last 32 vs. NBA Southeast. Over is 15-6 in Cavaliers last 21 games following a straight up win. Over is 20-8-1 in Cavaliers last 29 home games. Over is 38-17-1 in Cavaliers last 56 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 41-20-1 in Cavaliers last 62 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Cleveland. Magic are 5-17-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings. Magic are 1-7-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Cleveland.